Professional Wargaming
Are you a wargaming practitioner? Let's talk!
The International Kriegsspiel Society is building a growing network in the field of professional educational and analytical wargaming. We are eager to exchange perspectives, experiences and knowledge.
If you are interested in Kriegsspiel, we’d be happy to run dedicated scenarios for your professional, academic, or enthusiast organization, taking purpose, requirements, and form into account. We can host live online games for a large amount of players, provide detailed introductions, briefings, maps and game materials. In-person games are a possibility as well, depending on the location and travel necessities.
Let’s have a chat about the prerequisites and expectations and see how we can learn from each other.
Please indicate that you are a wargaming practitioner when joining our Discord server to get access to the professional channels on our Discord server. Or just write an informal introduction and request to Jan Heineman (@Let’sPlayHistory), who’s our administrator for professional wargaming activities.
Games we have run at conventions and conferences in the past
- Armchair Dragoons Digital Convention 2021, June 2021
- Armchair Dragoons Digital Convention 2022, January 2022
- Connections Online 2022, April 2022
- Armchair Dragoons Digital Convention 2023, January 2023
- Connections Online 2023, April 2023
- Connections Online 2024, April 2024
The IKS in professional wargaming
![Screenshot of Jan's article for the Kommandeur. The headline says "Plaing like a Prussian" and a lithography from the 19th century shows a bunch of officers playing Kriegsspiel.](https://kriegsspiel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ahikskommandeuriks-300x220.jpg)
Kriegsspiel on AHIKS Kommandeur 58, Nr. 7, 2023
The Avalon Hill International Kriegsspiel Society is the world’s oldest and largest board wargaming society. We were invited to write an introduction to the IKS for their magazine, the Kommandeur.
![A tactical map with blue and red unit pieces on it.](https://kriegsspiel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_20231108_102014-300x169.jpg)
Kriegsspiel at the German Command and Staff College
Jan was invited to play Kriegsspiel at the German Command and Staff College and had the opportunity to connect with practitioners from various backgrounds and talk about wargames.
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Kriegsspiel with the Women’s Wargaming Network
The International Kriegsspiel Society hosted a dedicated introductory game for members of the Women’s Wargaming Network. What a great experience.
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Kriegsspiel at the International Wargaming Symposium in Lima
Kriegsspiel was present at the International Wargaming Symposium in Lima.
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Connections Next Generation: Is Kriegsspiel relevant for modern wargaming?
Jan is a staff member and Master Umpire of the International Kriegsspiel Society. Recently, he spoke with Betsy Josyln of Connection Next Generation about the community and Kriegsspiel.
![Logo of the Derby House Principles. A 20-sided die with white edges, the faces of the die are in plentyful colors, resembling the pride flag.](https://kriegsspiel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/d20-3-1-266x300.png)
Endorsement of the Derby House Principles
The International Kriegsspiel Society officially endorses the Derby House Principles for inclusion and diversity in professional wargaming.
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